Marine Reserve on Home Straight

(From birdlife.org) New Zealand – Wellington’s south coast marine reserve came a step closer recently with its formal announcement. The ‘Taputeranga Marine Reserve’ will be opened officially next month; 17 years after Forest & Bird (BirdLife in New Zealand) first started campaigning for it. Common Dolphins, Fur Seals, Orcas (Killer Whales) and whales are also regular visitors to the area.

“The creation of the reserve has only been made possible by the support and active involvement of many enthusiastic and committed individuals”.

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